Wilson, Leicestershire


Wilson, is a hamlet just in the North West Leicestershire district of Leicestershire, England. Close to East Midlands Airport, Wilson retains many 'village-like' features. It has one pub, the Bulls Head. Wilson has no amenities, only a gym and swimming pool.
Its name is first recorded in the 12th century as Wiuelestunia and likely came from Anglo-Saxon Wifeles tūn = "Wifel's farmstead or village". In 1870-72 it had a population of 177.
Wilson railway station opened on 1 October 1869 on the Midland Railway extension of the Melbourne Line from Melbourne to. It closed in June 1871.

Governance

Wilson is part of the civil parish of Breedon on the Hill.